A vibrant Taznakht flatweave from the Sirwa plateau: multicolor vertical stripes tessellate into a rhythmic lozenge mosaic. The handle is supple yet durable; the low profile slips easily under doors and dining chairs. Finished with short hand-twisted fringe at both ends.

Glyph Reading

The interlinked lozenges form an Amazigh protection grid—gates of continuity and good passage. The color registers move the eye longitudinally, energizing circulation through living and dining zones. Net effect: joyful lift with grounded structure.

Provenance & Structure

• Lineage / Region: Taznakht · Sirwa (Ouarzazate), Morocco
• Epoch: Contemporary (2020s)
• Dimensions: 150 × 250 cm (plus fringe)
• Structure: Flatweave kilim — wool weft on sturdy cotton warp
• Materials: Wool in a multicolor stripe palette (saffron, indigo, brick, teal, cream, and more)
• Finish: Flat selvedge sides; hand-twisted fringe at both ends
• Pile/Height: Low, smooth profile for high-traffic performance
• Condition: New
• ADA-ID: [ADA-R##]

Design Vocabulary

• Stripe-built lozenges — guardianship & rhythm
• Multicolor field — joyful, modern versatility
• Flatweave kilim — lightweight, durable, easy to layer

Taznakht typology — striped lozenge grid rendered as a hard-wearing, low-profile kilim.